Gulf Harbour School vs Stanmore Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Harbour School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
565 students
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
| Measure | Gulf Harbour School Whangaparaoa, Auckland | Stanmore Bay School Whangaparaoa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 390 | #206 of 390 |
| National rank | #251 of 1,559 | #519 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 565 | 514 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 426 |
| Total roll | 565 | 514 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.2% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 1.8% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| International students | 3.7% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Whangaparaoa | Whangaparaoa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.gulfharbour.school.nz | www.stanmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Gulf Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.3 vs 64.4).
- •Gulf Harbour School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 426).
- •Gulf Harbour School does better on roll size (565 vs 514).
- •Gulf Harbour School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.2% vs -21.7%).
- •Gulf Harbour School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf Harbour School better than Stanmore Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Gulf Harbour School ranks higher (76.3 vs 64.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gulf Harbour School and Stanmore Bay School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Whangaparaoa and Whangaparaoa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gulf Harbour School: 414. Stanmore Bay School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gulf Harbour School and Stanmore Bay School rank in Auckland?
Gulf Harbour School is 138th of 390 and Stanmore Bay School is 206th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).